Pray for Sacramento Union Gospel Mission

As God leads when you have a moment, the people at Union Gospel would love your prayers for the following.

On the first Monday of the month
In June 2006, Robert spoke & Gerald played the piano.
Tonight 8 raised their hands to accept the Lord.
Pamela needs prayer for an uncurable health condition.
Christine needs prayer for changing her life in every area.
Steve J. would like to get a place with Christine and get off the street.
Casey W. would like prayer for safety and to be happy in everything.
Michael S. would like prayer for good health.
Alex is getting sick and would like prayer for health.

Two men who have been regular attenders at Union Gospel over the years have made a change tonight. They smiled at us, shook our hands, and talked to us when the went by us in line for the first time ever. Robert said looks like God has really spoken to them tonight. May the flood gates of God's word open up in their hearts and minds.
May Jesus bless you as you bless others.

In Christ's name,

Robert & Gayla

ALF teacher Lee Hall requests prayer ...

“I’m requesting that you assist me in preparing for future studies. I need you to select at least one of the following for studies in the coming weeks. If you desire, you may rank order them according to your preference.

1. Topical studies on knowing God.

2. Book studies from 1 John.

3. Book studies from Romans.

4. Book studies from Nehemiah.

5. Write-in of your choice.

Please send your comments to me as soon as possible. I would like to have them no later than Thursday, June 29th. This will provide me sufficient time to prepare homework assignments.

I appreciate your input,

Lee

Job keys Lost ...needed back A.S.A.P. - please pray

It’s a small, little thing but….

Last week the janitor was not on night shift at the school I work at in the evening. The supervisor was kind enough to give me three master keys. Sometime between Wednesday and Saturday I lost them. I have no clue where they are. I feel kind of silly asking for prayer for such a simple thing as a set of keys, but it is not a simple thing with the school administrators who may have to pay overtime for rekeying every door in the school.

My teaching partner suggested that I bring the keys to the prayer chain. My vice-principal encouraged me to pray. I have, but I’d appreciate your prayers for this situation, perhaps that God might direct me to the place where I can find the keys. I’m looking, but running out of ideas.

Thanks for your prayers…

Bruce Moon
bmoon@teachertech.us

Circle of Friends: Time Change for April

Hi everyone!!!
As I mentioned last month 2nd Friday of the Month has a new date & name. We are now 'Circle of Friends', typically meeting 4th Friday of the month in Room #601 (portable on Marconi).HOWEVER, this month ---- PRAYER JUBILEE ---- is that weekend, including a FRESH ENCOUNTER --- Friday night, April 28th.SO, .... keep reading ..... THIS MONTH..... WE WILL MEET IN #602 (Western Seiminary has 601), which is right next door to our usual meeting place.So, again.... Friday night Drop-in 5:00 p.m. --???
April 21st .... bring a project & join us for a relaxing, kick-back, encouraging time --- tell a friend.(it's FREE!!!)Bring your own dinner, or make a dinner run later in the evening. Hope to see YOU THERE!!!QUESTIONS??? CALL ME::::: 320-5602.Thank you for the positive feed-back & encouragement & for your flexiblity. We are coming up to the 2 year anniversary of this small group.
God's Blessings to all,
Brenda

Homework for April 2- Due April 9

ARE YOU GIFTED?

(Home work assignment)

INSTRUCTIONS: This lesson centers on the three chapters in 1 Corinthians: 12, 13, and 14. Whereas, last Sundays lesson asked that you answer who wrote the letter, to whom was it written, why was it written, and when was it written, you should be able to discuss these chapters in depth. Be prepared to answer the following questions which were common of the church at Corinth:

All kinds of questions were being bantered about by the Corinthian church at the time of the writing:

Þ Which gifts were essential?

Þ Which gifts were the most valid and true?

Þ Which gifts were the most important?

Þ Which gifts were the most useful and needful?

Þ Which gifts were to have precedence?

Þ Which gifts were to be desired and coveted?

Þ Which gifts were the most honorable?

Þ Which gifts were more acceptable?

Also, be prepared to answer the following as it applies to you in the 21st-century:

• What does it mean to be gifted by the Holy Spirit?
• How would you know if a gift of the Spirit works through you now?
• Should you seek God that you be gifted by the Spirit?
• If you should decide not to be gifted does your decision not to be change the fact that you are or should be gifted?
• Why do you feel you should or should not find out whether you are gifted and what that gift(s) is? How do you go about finding out?
• If you believe you are gifted to what extent do you control that gift?
• Is there a difference between natural abilities and spiritual giftedness?
• If there is a difference or not (see above), how do you support your belief?
• Why are spiritual gifts necessary?
• What is the greatest gift?...the least in importance?

During this week of study and preparation, ask God to speak to your heart about the above questions. Permit yourself the time and silence in which to ponder these verses. Ask God to help you make application of these truths to your life.

You may want to seek out Dixie Weyel this week and go through her class on discovering your spiritual gifts. Dixie will be more than happy to assist you. You may reach her at church or by calling her at home: (916) 783-3517.

NOTE: Be prepared to participate in a class exercise that will demonstrate the operation of the Holy Spirit in relationship to the functioning of spiritual gifts.

If you have any questions concerning this home work assignment you may contact me at lelandh@surewest.net or (916) 482-5523.

Lee

Body Life- April 2 Class Notes

Here are the notes for April 2's lesson. For a copy of the Word document, see the moreabundantlife.us files section

WHAT ARE YOU HERE FOR?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

I. INTRODUCTION: Meet Mr. Jones. The most precise facilitator of learning in the 21^st-century!

Why does Paul use the human body to make his point in this passage? What is he attempting to

do?

II. THE BODY: CHRIST (vs. 12-13)

• How is Christ like the human body (v 12)?
• What is Paul's point?
• What is the significance of being baptized into one body (v 13) ?
• How many parts are in the human body?

III. THE UNIMPORTANT PART OF THE BODY (vs. 14-20)

• What part of your human body can you do without?
• What is the most unimportant part of your body?
• Do you feel unimportant in the church? How do you feel? Explain.
• What is Paul saying about each member?

IV. THE MORE GIFTED: MOST IMPORTANT? (vs. 21-23)

• How does Paul handle those who might feel they are more important are just as needed as those who might feel they are of no value?

V. THE MAKE UP OF THE BODY, THE CHURCH (vs. 24-26)

• What do you do when your feet hurt (v 24)?
• Name the eleventh commandment that agrees with verse 25.
• If you have the flu and your nose is congested, how does the rest of your body feel (v 26)?

VI. THE MAIN POINT OF THE LESSON (v. 18)

"But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired."

Fill in the blanks with your name: "But now God has placed ___________ ... in the body, just as He desired."

• Where has God placed you to function in Arcade?
• Doesn't this smack of "works"? How do we rationalize "works" with "assurance of salvation"?
• Just because you have failed to find where God has placed you in Arcade does that excuse you from your responsibility to Christ?
• How does one go about finding out where God wants them to function?
• How far are you willing to go to remain comfortable as a member of Arcade?

VII. CLOSING REMARKS AND PRAYER

Arcade Women Alive: An Invitation...

Dear Abundant Life Ladies:

I've been asked to tell you about the Women ALIVE Training for encouragers, facilitators or someone in need of encouragement.

The training session will give you a chance to experience the dynamics of being in a care group and receiving prayer and one-on-one encouragement in a safe, nurturing and confidential setting. We will be discussing the book, "Treasures of Encouragement" and learning how to apply these Biblical principals to our lives.

This would be a great time for you to come and find out what is involved in the Women ALIVE ministry, ask questions and connect with other women all the while experiencing the benefits and blessings of Biblical encouragement.

There are NO STRINGS attached. That is to say, going through the training does not require or imply that you are committing to serve. This is an open session. The only request is that those who decide to participate would pray about how the Lord would desire to sue them in this ministry. The need is great for women to serve as encouragers and/or facilitators.

You can e-mail Rissa Scott at mamaduckof4@hotmail.com or call her at 383-2213.

Date and Time: MONDAY, APRIL 27TH

7:00 PM

(Not sure of room #)

As we get older, we are becoming the sage elders of the church (ouch!). God needs us now more than ever before.

In Christ, Gina Hofen

Questions Skeptics Ask: Why is there evil and suffering?

Written by Rusty Wright

Sigmund Freud called religion an illusion humans invent to satisfy their security needs. To him, a benevolent, all-powerful God seemed incongruent with natural disasters and human evil.

God, though sovereign, gave us freedom to follow Him or to disobey Him. This response does not answer all concerns (because He sometimes does intervene to thwart evil) but suggests that the problem of evil is not as great an intellectual obstacle to belief as some imagine.

Pain’s emotional barrier to belief, however, remains formidable. Jesus understands suffering. He was scorned, beaten, and cruelly executed, carrying the guilt of our rebellion against God (Isa. 53:10).

When I see God, items on my long list of questions for Him will include a painful and unwanted divorce, betrayal by trusted coworkers, and all sorts of disappointing human behavior and natural disasters. Yet in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection I have seen enough to trust Him when He says He "causes all things to work together for good to those who love God" (Rom. 8:28).

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Key Verses in Matthew. "Let us see Jesus"

Click on Matthew 2:1-3 . How do you see Jesus? Why is this a Key verse to Matthew?

Keys Verses in Hebrews - "Let us see Jesus"

Click here for Key Verses in http://members.datafast.net.au/sggram/f309.htm
. Why are these verses key to Hebrews? Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:1-3; 3:1-3. Note 7:25.